“To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and the health, to love and to cherish till death do us part.” These were his vows to me some hours earlier at the Michigan courthouse. My family was certain that my husband should pay for the entire wedding, even though it is not typical for us to cover all of the expenses. The last time we were all together in Uzo-Awka, I heard Daddy say to Nnamdi, “We want to be sure that he can take care of your sister.” It was he who nearly got into a brawl with our in-laws on the morning of Nna ..read more

Libraries are physical or virtual collections of information, resources and services that are useful to individuals or groups. They provide safe spaces for learning and facilitate inclusive, equitable and quality education for all. Also known as research specialists and information professionals, librarians are trained to manage libraries, analyze the needs of their users and provide them with information such as book recommendations, organize events like grant writing, guest lectures, and offer consultancy services on publishing, information brokerage, etc.   Historical value Libraries g ..read more

Libraries are physical or virtual collections of information, resources and services that are useful to individuals or groups. They provide safe spaces for learning and facilitate inclusive, equitable and quality education for all. Also known as research specialists and information professionals, librarians are trained to manage libraries, analyze the needs of their users and provide them with information such as book recommendations, organize events like grant writing, guest lectures, and offer consultancy services on publishing, information brokerage, etc.   Historical value Libraries g ..read more

Being an author comes with a lot of prestige and recognition. It makes you an authority in your field and offers you an opportunity to establish your brand, network and learn new skills like public speaking. Do you want to write a book but don’t know where to begin? Publishing a written work can be scary but our step-by-step guide is simple to follow.   Learn how to write Writing is a skill that must be learned, just like any other. Usually, the first step is the difficult one. Every good writer started off as a novice but over time developed into the literary giant we now admire. In orde ..read more

Learn how to write Writing is a skill that must be learned, just like any other. Usually, the first step is the difficult one. Every good writer started off as a novice but over time developed into the literary giant we now admire. Read a variety of genres to expand your vocabulary, spark your creativity and create your own writing voice. Spend at least 90 days writing on one subject. Maintain a daily writing schedule and do not worry if your essays look tacky. Use a journal, a note pad or app like Scrivener that enables you to organize and segment your writing.   Be open to criticism Now ..read more

It was about 3 in the morning when Mama said, “Nwajulu, bring me a candle from the tray on your father’s reading table.” “Yes, ma,” I answered, and I lazily dragged myself out of the bamboo bed. It was not unusual for her to send me on such errands at odd hours, as she was in her third trimester and needed my assistance with almost everything. My father was seldom around, and even when he was, he hardly spoke to me. He sold sea pebbles to tourists in a town hundreds of miles away. On the morning of his return, he would drop off the gifts he got for my mother and take her to the stream for ..read more

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